Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
11/20/2024 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
OFFICE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
17.4 Catapult Learning LLC  
District Goals:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
 
Rationale:
Catapult Learning LLC
Term: September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025
Amount: Not to exceed $635,862.79
Catapult Learning will develop a customized small-group instructional program to improve the academic achievement and meet the specific needs of Yonkers Public Schools and participating nonpublic schools for the 2024-2025 school year. Services will be provided for the eligible students In-District and Out of District through Synchronous and Synchronous Literacy intervention, Math Intervention, STEAM, Social Emotional Learning, Counseling, parent engagement, professional development for Staff and Teachers and any additional services as allowable by Title I, II and IV during the school day, after school or weekend via in person or technology such as Computers, Chromebooks, I Pads, Phones or any combination of the above.
 
Funding:
Pending NYSED APPROVAL
Title I
Title II
Title IV
 
Resolution
WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Catapult Learning LLC to purchase consulting services to support eligible students and develop a customized small group instructional program and provide parent engagement materials and activities as per the Title I federal guidelines and will also provide professional development services for the 2024-2025 school year,

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Catapult Learning, LLC a program which meets the objectives set forth by the Board and the New York State Education Department, and,

WHEREAS the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Catapult Learning LLC to provide these services, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Catapult Learning LLC at a cost not to exceed $635,862.79.
 
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Daisy Rodriguez - Associate Superintendent
Signed By:  
Tom Collich - Purchasing Director
Signed By:  
Finance Department - Finance Reviewer
Signed By:  
Elizabeth Janocha - Deputy Commissioner
Signed By:  
John Liszewski - Commissioner
Signed By:  
Matthew Gallagher - Corporation Counsel
Signed By:  
Anibal Soler, Jr. - Superintendent of Schools
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Sheila Greenwald Moved, Member Kevin Cacace seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Catapult Learning LLC to purchase consulting services to support eligible students and develop a customized small group instructional program and provide parent engagement materials and activities as per the Title I federal guidelines and will also provide professional development services for the 2024-2025 school year,

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Catapult Learning, LLC a program which meets the objectives set forth by the Board and the New York State Education Department, and,

WHEREAS the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Catapult Learning LLC to provide these services, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Catapult Learning LLC at a cost not to exceed $635,862.79.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Felix Rios     Yes
Lawrence Sykes     Yes
Amjed Kuri     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes